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Buffalo Payments rookie punter Matt Araiza impressed in his first alternative to be on the sector in an NFL preseason recreation in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.
The previous San Diego State standout booted an 82-yard punt behind the tip zone in opposition to the Colts. The play was referred to as a touchback, however the punter nonetheless managed to achieve an unbelievable 62 yards from a punt from the Payments’ 18-yard line.
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Buffalo Payments punter Matt Araiza, left, celebrates with place kicker Tyler Bass after Bass kicked the go-ahead purpose in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, New York.
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“It was thrilling. Undoubtedly a brand new feeling to be on the market. The stadium is lots greater than what I used to play in. Simply grateful issues went effectively and what a good way to finish the primary recreation,” he advised reporters afterwards .
Araiza additionally held the ball for kicker Tyler Bass to place the game-winning subject purpose via the posts. Buffalo gained 27-24.
Buffalo Payments placekicker Tyler Bass kicks the game-winning subject purpose in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, New York.
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“It was nice,” added Araiza. “First maintain, recreation winner. Tyler is a superb kicker, so I believe he makes us all look good. It’s nice to carry for such an excellent kicker.”
Araiza is making an attempt to safe the purpose guard job in opposition to veteran Matt Haack. Each gamers had one punt every throughout the recreation. Haack had a 38-yard punt throughout his lone efficiency.
Matt Araiza of the Buffalo Payments takes the sector throughout apply on August 5, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.
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The Payments chosen Araiza within the sixth spherical of the draft. He was an All-American and gained the Ray Man Award in 2021. The Ray Man Award is given to the nation’s most excellent participant.